Catherine Zeta-Jones checks herself into mental health facility

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Published 12:00 am, Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, actors Michael Douglas, left, and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles. According to her publicist on Monday, April 29, 2013, Zeta-Jones has pro-actively checked into a health care facility. Previously, she has said that she is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP, File) less

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, actors Michael Douglas, left, and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles. According to her publicist on Monday, April 29, 2013, ... more

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Catherine Zeta-Jones checks herself into mental health facility

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LOS ANGELES -- A spokeswoman for Catherine Zeta-Jones says the actress has "proactively" checked into a mental health facility for treatment of her bipolar condition.

Publicist Sarah Fuller said in an email to The Associated Press late Monday that Zeta-Jones "is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner."

Two years ago, the 43-year-old Oscar-winner checked into a similar facility for a brief stay for treatment of her condition, known as Bipolar II. The disorder is characterized by mood swings and depressive episodes, and is commonly treated with medication and psychotherapy.

Zeta-Jones has been one of the busiest talents in show business of late, appearing in such films as "Rock of Ages," "Playing for Keeps," "Broken City" and "Side Effects."